When you’re pregnant, you want to do everything that’s in the best
interest for your baby. That includes eliminating the following items
from your plate.
With and Without Diabetes
It's important whether you have diabetes or not to avoid certain
foods while pregnant to help benefit you and your baby. It’s important
to eat properly and avoid foods that could be damaging to the
development of your child.
Mercury
The most common thing we hear to avoid during pregnancy is seafood
high in mercury. Too much mercury could harm your baby’s developing
nervous system. Foods to avoid include: swordfish, shark, king mackerel
and tile fish. Other fish that would be lower in mercury include;
shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, Pollock and catfish. The
recommendation for serving size of these fish is 12oz per week. If
choosing albacore tuna (bigger fish=more mercury) limit your intake to
6oz per week.
Raw Fish, Shellfish, and Undercooked Meats
Avoid raw fish or shellfish altogether. Make sure all fish is cooked
to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. If you’re not sure of the
temperature, invest in a meat thermometer. Avoid all raw or undercooked
meats or poultry. It's recommended to avoid hot dogs and lunch meat.
However, if you do eat hot dogs be sure to cook them until steaming.
Cook eggs completely until firm, and avoid pates and meat spreads
unless canned.
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